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Product prototype design studio specializing in turning early-stage concepts into polished prototypes through rapid prototyping, engineering consultation, and manufacturing support.
Kickstart Design is a product prototype design studio based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2020. The company specializes in guiding ideas from initial sketch to polished product prototype, with a compact team that emphasizes focus, communication, and streamlined processes.
The agency operates with under 49 employees and accepts projects with a minimum budget under $1,000, at an average hourly rate of $75. Services span from refining early-stage concepts to engineering consultations, rapid prototyping, and final manufacturing, using the latest 3D design methodologies.
Kickstart Design's expertise covers product prototyping, with co-owners bringing specialized skills in electrical engineering, CNC machining, PCB(A) development, MCU programming, mechanical design, material selection, precision injection molding, and 2D drafting, as well as manufacturing documentation and supply chain coordination.
The firm serves product inventors and hardware companies, with clients including mütesync, Arbor Made, and Rally Energy, LLC. Portfolio examples include the AmpRipper 3000, a COVID-19 3D printed face shield, the Chargeboost2000 power supply, an active golf surface, and a physical mute button for video calls.
Kickstart Design holds a 5.0 rating on Google from seven reviews. Clients highlight rapid iteration from concept to working model, early delivery of deliverables, easy communication, and a personable, non-corporate team that is genuinely invested in project success.
The studio has been featured in Make: Magazine's Maker Business Spotlight.
Services
- Product Design
- Product Prototype
- Engineering Consultation
- Rapid Prototyping
- Manufacturing Support
Team Size
Pros
- Rapid iteration from concept to working prototype faster than expected
- Strong communication with early delivery and regular updates
- Personable, non-corporate team invested in project success
Client Review Analysis
Clients praise rapid iteration, early delivery, clear communication, and a personable, non-corporate team; all four shown Google reviews are 5.0.